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Bearded reedling
Distracted like me somewhat and by a local dog walker chatting in a loud voice to another dog walker :-) Amazing how they just seemed oblivious to me laying on the ground with several feeding beardies pinging. Or maybe he was just checking on his mate also hanging on a seedhead behind him :-)
This was originally a full body shot, but her expression, gaze, and ear positioning were too special not to crop in and focus on them. I call these her "flying nun" ears. That will only make sense to those of you old enough to remember. :)
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One of the oTentiks we rented on our recent trip was accessed by a roped off pathway that happened to be near a pair of nesting Killdeer. Every time we walked by, one of the parents would demonstrate their ability as master of distraction with a fake injury act to try and lure us away from the chicks. This behavior was usually accompanied by loud and frequent "kill deer" calls to further draw your attention. I didn't know it but apparently, this is how they got their name. Personally, I think the individual that figured this out must have had quite the imagination to think that's what it sounded like.
This happened several times a day and they preformed this ritual tirelessly. Happy Wing Wednesday!
I'm on a video call when this Steller's Jay lands on my deck. So I take a few shots while I'm talking (camera fortunately nearby). That's okay, my grand-daughter understands. Later I was able to turn my Portal around to show her the raccoon that had climbed up on the rail and was eating the seeds I had scattered there. It was the first time she had seen one. Beautiful distractions. I am glad that I don't have to use video calls for work, I'd have to stay away from my windows.
Today one of my Monarch caterpillars went into the “J” formation which is a prelude to forming a chrysalis. It can take up to 24 hours after he starts to hang before he actually pupates. But when he does, that transformation happens in just under a minute! I was on guard all day watching for this moment so I could capture it with my camera. It still hasn’t happened and it gets quite boring just seeing him hang there. Consequently, I got distracted trying out some multiple exposures in my garden. These Phlox blooms with the bokeh coming through my hedge provided a happy distraction. ( 3 exposures blended in camera) Fingers crossed I can catch the caterpillar as he pupates tomorrow morning!
Another great little bird that draws you away from its young by calling out to you.
Ringed Plover - Charadrius Hiaticula - juvenile
Ardmucknish Bay - Scotland
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“ Work is hard — Distractions Plentiful — Time Is Short”
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Onedays has created a complete suit for you to stalk around like a peacock if you're of a Steampunk persuasion, be that airship captain or overly distracted professor working on your next Aether project and oblivious to things going on around you. The pack includes a colour hud for the pants.
Cabalpier made a rather cheeky birdcage, complete with a note from your darling wife and a very extinct bird. Leave it in your house as a surprise easteregg. Maybe.
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He says, "What a pretty distraction
She's just what I need
And I know she'll be mine by the end of the night
If I make her as insecure as me"
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I was walking up the beach to get a better view of roosting waders when two Ringed plovers flew over my head calling and feigning injury. This is a classic sign that you are near their nest or freshly hatched young so I beat a hasty retreat! They call this behavior distraction display. I think present day footballers do a lot of Feigning injury!